From the edge of dreams to the dread of the Doppelgänger, the composer conjures five fantasies for his trombone protagonist.

Slava Grigoryan's first solo album in 15 years is well worth the wait.

The organisation’s Australian Composer List Project draws on input from artistic directors and curators from around the country.

"Orchestral commissions more typically go to men," says the composer whose new work is inspired by Olive Pink’s Botanic Garden.

The Finnish pianist's eighth Aussie tour sees him mixing Debussy and Sibelius with his old 'Appassionata' for Beethoven.

Growing up in Argentina, he joked about imitating women’s voices and studied bel canto because no-one taught countertenor.

Newly commissioned works by Bakrnčev, Barton and Wolf will form the centre-piece of Maddilyn Goodwin’s interdisciplinary project.

Good music, fine playing and intelligent programming.

Neil Armfield and Rachel Healy's debut programme has finished with the biggest takings in the Festival's history.

Local musician Wil Thomas stumbled across a 16-year-old playing the dumped, battered but still functional piano.

Judy's ruby slippers dazzled, as did the vocally brilliant Jacqueline Dark singing Régine Saint Laurent.

The bass baritone has won the YMF Australia Award, with prizes going to Anna Dowsley, Eva Kong and Andrew Moran.